Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston might be the queen of the court, but off it, she’s apparently keeping a keen eye on her dad, Al Boston’s, bartending skills. In the latest episode of “Life of the Offseason,” Aliyah shared a humorous Instagram story on Thursday that had fans buzzing. In the post, Al Boston – who’s serving up more than fatherly advice – is seen proudly shaking up a tropical drink for his WNBA star daughter.
Aliyah, who’s fresh off her second season in the league, captioned the moment with pure island pride, calling Al the “Best bartender on the island.” It looks like her dad’s skills go beyond the court, though no word yet on if he’s charging his star daughter for these handcrafted cocktails!
Now, Al Boston isn’t just some island legend; he’s apparently got culinary skills too. In a 2023 interview with Just Women’s Sports, Aliyah confessed that she misses his breakfasts when she’s on the road. Think eggs, bread, and sausages – the kind of meal that keeps a WNBA powerhouse fueled up. Breakfast, drinks, and apparently a soft spot for morning meals with his superstar daughter? Al’s got the “dad goals” game locked down.
Beyond family brunch and bartending, Aliyah’s been making headlines for her impressive sophomore stats, putting up an average of 14 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in 2024. With Caitlin Clark now on the Fever roster, Aliyah’s been sharing the spotlight but still holding her ground as Indiana’s go-to powerhouse. Her field goal percentage climbed to a sharp 53% this season, a nice upgrade over her rookie year – but the numbers don’t stop her from mixing it up with her dad back home.
When she’s not on the court or sipping on Al’s famous island concoctions, Aliyah’s been showing off a new look. She traded her signature black-with-streaks hair for fresh caramel braids last week. This glow-up quickly went viral, and fans can’t get enough. But the offseason isn’t all fun and hair transformations – Aliyah’s been drilling her 3-point game too. She might have only taken a few shots from beyond the arc last season, but word has it she’s putting in some serious work to make those 3-pointers splash.
And if you thought the Bostons were just a basketball family, think again. Earlier this year, the family launched Parach Resource Management, LLC, a Virgin Islands-based sports management company. With her mother Cleone, father Al, and sister Alexis on board, Aliyah is already laying the groundwork for the next generation of island talent. She’s got her sights set on helping kids from the Virgin Islands pursue their dreams, saying, “We will be an open door for so many people, for so many families, for so many kids.”
Aliyah Boston’s WNBA journey began with Rookie of the Year honors in 2023, and her Fever teammate, Caitlin Clark, grabbed that same title this year. With a superstar career, a new hairstyle, a growing sports empire, and a mixologist dad in her corner, Aliyah’s offseason has us wondering: is there anything the Boston family doesn’t do?